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Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 29, 2025) © 2026

  • Bruce J. Colbert University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
  • Jeff J. Ankney University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
  • Karen T. Lee University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
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  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease is an engaging introduction to the link between A&P and pathology, with an emphasis on clinical applications. Conversational and humorous, it uses real-world analogies to support understanding over memorization.

The authors will help you make lasting connections. One way they do this is by weaving two case studies throughout the text to illustrate key concepts and multisystem effects. One of the case studies follows a patient with diabetes, the other a patient with a spinal cord injury.

The 4th Edition incorporates major changes in health care, such as those prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes two new appendices referencing common diagnostic tests and medications.

Table of contents

  1. Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease
  2. The Human Body
  3. Biochemistry
  4. The Cells
  5. Tissues and Systems
  6. The Skeletal System
  7. The Muscular System
  8. The Integumentary System
  9. The Nervous System
  10. The Endocrine System
  11. The Senses
  12. The Cardiovascular System
  13. The Respiratory System
  14. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
  15. The Gastrointestinal System
  16. The Urinary System
  17. The Reproductive System
  18. Basic Diagnostic Tests
  19. The Journey’s End
  • The Study Success Companion

APPENDICES

  1. Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings
  2. Clinical Abbreviations and “Do Not Use” List
  3. Infectious Diseases and Their Pathogens
  4. Laboratory Reference Values
  5. Multisystem Effects of Various Diseases and Conditions
  6. Vitamins and Minerals: Sources, Functions, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity
  7. Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
  8. Common Diagnostic Tests and Results
  9. Common Medications and Their Usage

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